The estimated number of vacancies in November 2023 to January 2024 was 932,000, a decrease of 26,000 from August to October 2023. Vacancy numbers fell on the quarter for the 19th consecutive period in November 2023 to January 2024, down by 2.7% since August to October 2023, with the estimated number of vacancies falling in 12 of the 18 industry sectors.
Early estimates for January 2024 indicate that the number of payrolled employees rose by 1.4% compared with January 2023, a rise of 413,000 employees. This annual increase was largest in the health and social work sector, a rise of 217,000 employees.
New powers for the Child Maintenance Service to recover cash from non-paying parents faster. Parents who wilfully refuse to pay maintenance for their children will face swifter enforcement action.
China has announced that in 2023 its population declined from 1.4118 to 1.4097 billion people. Forecasting by the UN suggests China's population will dip to 1.313 billion by 2050 and then down to about 800 million by 2100.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (February 7th) sold 738 store cattle, 21 breeding cattle and 167 OTM cattle. Bullocks (371) averaged 322.0p per kg and sold to 400.0p per kg for a 275kg Limousin cross from Lochbuie, Newtonmore and £2,050 gross for a 815kg Saler cross from Morayscairn, Alves.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (February 6th) sold 7 Prime Cattle. Prime Heifers (7) averaged 283.3p per kg (-4.8p) and sold to 293.0 per kg and £1,941.800 gross.
The expansion of Government-backed loan scheme will support thousands of new homes. 20,000 new affordable homes will be built across the country, helping more people realise the dream of owning their own home, thanks to a £3 billion increase in a Government-backed loan fund opening today.
More than £86 million overall to be invested to develop world-class culture. 67 projects across England have already benefited from the scheme Fourth round of the Museum Estate and Development Fund launched Museums are set to benefit from £24 million of funding as part of the Government's ongoing commitment to supporting world-class culture in all corners of the country.
Families across Britain face a ‘triple savings challenge' of insufficient ‘rainy day' savings of at least £1,000, an inability to cope financially with bigger life events like family breakdown, and inadequate retirement incomes. But all three can be addressed by building on the success of auto-enrolment into pension saving to encourage more liquid saving too, according to new Resolution Foundation research published today (Monday).
In a world first, developers in England are now required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain when building new housing, industrial or commercial developments. From today (Monday 12 February 2024), all major housing developments are required to deliver at least a 10% benefit for nature with England becoming the first country in the world to make Biodiversity Net Gain a legal requirement.
The complex waters of securing a mortgage in the UK can often feel like a straightforward journey—at first glance. Prospective homeowners are typically well-versed in the basics: maintain a good credit score, have a steady income, and save a substantial deposit.
Spring is traditionally the season for a good clean - and maybe a clear out. Taking stock and having a bit of a declutter can freshen things up domestically.
The turnout divide between richer and poorer young voters is deepening, with millennial non-graduates and non-homeowners increasingly unlikely to vote compared to their graduate and homeowning counterparts since the last general election, according to new Resolution Foundation analysis published Wednesday 7 February 2024. The research examines the rising role of age in influencing people's political preferences ahead of the next election.
The Scottish Government announced last month that funding for all NHS construction projects was to be paused for at least two years. Despite this, work will continue on planning and implementing the redesign of health and social care services in Caithness.
A record 67.8 million American adults are expected to bet US$23.1 billion on Super Bowl LVIII, according to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult for the American Gaming Association. The estimated number of bettors has increased 35% from the previous Super Bowl, while the total amount being bet is estimated to have shot up from $16 billion in 2023.
North and south Scotland or England councils are in trouble over their budget gaps. The threats to local services may never have been so bad since 2008.
Orkney Island Council's Development and Infrastructure Committee has given its backing to the West of Orkney Windfarm's offshore plans. Orkney Islands Council is a statutory consultee for Section 36 consent and marine licence applications for the proposed £multi-billion offshore windfarm, located 30km west of the Orkney Mainland and 25km north of the Sutherland coast.
A series of interviews with low earners exploring attitudes, behaviours, and experiences of workplace pensions in the UK. Authors Milo Warby, Alice, Coulter, Dr Lynne Robertson-Rose, and Sandra Hicks.
Defence spending with UK industry by the Ministry of Defence in Scotland is currently £2.09 billion, official statistics have revealed. The statistics highlight the UK Government's commitment to continually improving the defence sector, while supporting the economy and creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across the country.
Health is the largest single area of Scottish Government spending, making up 35% of the Scottish Government's total discretionary budget in 2024-25 and 39% of its non-benefit budget. Its share of spending has grown significantly over time, driven by large increases in health spending in the 2000s and cutbacks to other areas of spending in the 2010s.